The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, met with the Defence and Civilian Staff of the Ghana Boundary Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to discuss Ghana’s land and maritime boundaries, unresolved border issues, and their implications for national security.

The meeting, led by Major General Emmanuel Kotia, explored the risks of violent extremism and terrorism associated with poorly defined borders, as well as the economic impact on oil and gas exploration, fishing, and mining.

Major General Kotia stressed that clearly marked borders are necessary for both security and economic progress.

“If the Ghana Armed Forces are to effectively defend this country, then our borders must be clearly known and protected,” he said.

The discussion also covered the role of the Ghana Boundary Commission in resolving disputes, particularly the peaceful settlement of the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire maritime boundary case.

The Commission, set up in 2010 under an NDC administration, was established to handle such matters.

In a Facebook post after the meeting, Dr Omane Boamah said the government remained committed to safeguarding Ghana’s territorial integrity as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security and economic stability.